The Single Best Stretch
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If you happen to read the L.A. Times as I do, you may have caught their visual guide to a variation of one of the most beneficial stretches you can do, regardless of your fitness level: the wide-legged squat. I vlogged about this last week, so check out my quick beach sprint video to see how to do it. This very natural stretch is practiced all over the world by many cultures. For those who sit in front of a computer all day, it is really essential to eliminate tightness and tension. It’s the perfect way to stretch the legs, knees, glutes, back and more. And it just feels great, too. Try it out now.
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Posted By: Mark Sisson
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Not totally related to the squat stretch…
For people who sit at computers all day, do you recommend those big rubber balls people sit on?
I tried it, and it does feel great.
(Wish I had a beach to run along too!).
It’d be nice if there was a way of attacking the source of the problem too. Namely, office chairs. The more comfortable they are (which is associated with the more “good” they are), the less work the body does and the more things tend to slump over time.
The only thing that beats a good wooden stool is the floor. 5,000 years of Middle/Far Eastern culture has a point.